I once borrowed one of these radios from a friend when I went on vacation. I
was very impressed with the performance. The only improvement would be a
tuning knob! Anyone know if these radios are still available? I havent seen
any secondhand ones around.

AT,

In the USofA that would have been the Sony ICF-SW1S Radio.
One of the smaller 'portable' AM/FM Shortwave Radios.
http://www.dxing.com/rx/icf6800w.htm
- - - Circa 1988-1993

Sony ICF-SW1S Radio was replaced by the newer and smaller
Sony ICF-SW100S Radio; one of the truly "Pocket-Size" 'portable'
AM/FM Shortwave Radios. Which itself was replaced by the
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0111.html
http://www.dxing.com/rx/icfsw100.htm
Sony ICF-SW07 {Mini-Desk-Top} Radio
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/0007.html

Sony ICF-SW1S is an ultra compact {mini}, microprocessor-controlled,
frequency synthesized general coverage portable receiver.
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...e/icfsw1s.html

The Sony ICF-SW1S "System"
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal.../icfsw1sys.jpg

NOTE - Model Sony ICF-SW1E Radio is 'identical' to the Sony
ICF-SW1S without the carrying case and most accessories.
The Sony ICF-SW1E was not sold in North America.

UR SOLD INFO - Model Sony ICF-SW1E Radio
http://www.universal-radio.com/used/sold069.html


yeah i know - sony no baloney ~ RHF